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First team debut

After some eye-catching displays with the Under-23s, Clark made his full first team debut in front of just over 18,000 fans at Villa Park against Wigan Athletic in the Carabao Cup as Villa won 4-1 with goals from Albert Adomah, Birkir Bjarnason and two from Scott Hogan.

He was named in the matchday squad for the next round against Middlesbrough when he was an unused substitute in the 2-0 home defeat that saw Villa knocked out of the competition, having also been part of the squad but not used in the opening round at Colchester where Villa won 2-1.

International honours

After representing Wales Under-16s, he’s progressed to the Under-19s where he’s currently captain of the side that’s taking part in a UEFA international tournament which is playing it’s qualifying group games in Turkey.

Clark was part of the side managed by Paul Bodin, with Under-21s boss Rob Page also in attendance, that lost 2-1 to Slovakia on Tuesday. He played in Friday's 2-1 defeat to Turkey and is set to face Kazakhstan tonight.

The top two sides in the four team group will progress to the elite round of the competition. Wales are bottom of Group 13 after two defeats.

Standout qualities

Clark possesses plenty of pace and likes to get forward to attack on the overlap and can score goals. He is a fit lad with high energy who can get up and down the pitch and whip balls into the box.

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Character

He has a winning mentality and extremely willing attitude to work hard on the pitch. He channels his aggression and has a first class attitude. In short, he’s expected to become a top player.

Contract

The teenager’s current contract runs out in the summer but is highly rated and expected to be offered a new deal by the Championship club as he continues his development and progression towards first team football.

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Interest

Scouts from a number of clubs are understood to be monitoring Clark’s progress and he’ll not be short of offers if Villa drag their heels on a new deal.